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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,951.71, 1,295,779.89 and 232,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,951.71, 1,295,779.89 and 232,717.90 is: 349,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,951.71 : 1,295,779.89 = 232,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,951.71/1,295,779.89 = 232,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,951.71x = 1,295,779.89 × 232,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,951.71x = 301,551,174,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,551,174,863.03/863,951.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,037.07

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